Development

Communication is critical in any development process. Beyond its role as an empowerment tool, communication is used to promote people’s participation in development activities.

The basic idea is that mass media and mass communication stimulate and diffuse values and institutions that are favourable to achievement, mobility, innovation and consumption.

An update on diverse development projects that are to take place in Betong Division under Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA).

This article focuses on the initiatives and projects by the Ministry for Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) mentioned during the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) in November 2022 to provide connectivity in Sarawak through the development of infrastructure.

As of 2022: • 97.9% of Rural Households in Sarawak have access to 24-hour electricity supply • Over 25,000 households at previously unelectrified areas have been provided access to electricity supply for the past 3 years • Since rural electrification began in 2009, more than 150,000 families in rural villages enjoy reliable and affordable electricity. Many are powered by SARES that gives electricity supply at no cost, although consumption is limited.

The funding grant introduced under the 12th Malaysia Plan aims to make it more convenient for Malaysians to file and subsequently protect their intellectual properties.

Launched in February 2023, Inisiatif Pendapatan Rakyat focuses on long-term measures to empower the hardcore poor and B40 to earn their own income.

How KPWK is meeting the aspirations of PCDS 2030 and its own vision and mission through collaborative, inclusive and holistic initiatives with various stakeholders catering to its wide-ranging target groups.

A statistical overview of infrastructure development projects in Sarawak under the purview of JKR for 2022, as well as the 12th Malaysia Plan.

Sarawak will innovate using data to increase productivity, develop high value products, improve safety and environmental conservation